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Venn Diagram
Comparing and contrasting information is another way to help solidify your learning. When you compare, you look for similarities between two concepts or objects. When you contrast, you look for differences. You can do this by listing ways in which two things are similar and ways in which they are different. You can also use a graphic organizer called a Venn diagram to do this, using two circles.
Differences
Plants
• make their own food • remain in one place
Similarities
Example
• living • made
of cells
Differences
Animals
• must find food
• move from place to place
Instant Practice—Graphic Organizers
1. Create a concept map with a sketch of the atom at the centre of the map. Include the following terms on the map: electrons, neutrons, protons, ions, nucleus, neutral, negative, and positive. Show how each term is connected to
the atom and to other terms. Continue adding terms, connections, and sketches.
2. Create a flowchart that takes you through all the steps involved in carrying out a scientific investigation.
3. Design a spider map with the central theme of space exploration.
4. Create a Venn diagram in which you compare and contrast one of the following pairs.
(a) bats and birds
(b) hurricanes and tornadoes
(c) your two favourite science topics
Science Skill 12 • MHR 497